You are noticing a real problem, and it is true: today many people who are “Jain by name” eat onion–garlic, and some even eat eggs or non‑veg.

From Jain Dharma point of view, the situation is very simple and clear:

1. Onion & garlic (and all root vegetables)

- They are kand‑mool (root foods). - Uprooting them kills the whole plant and disturbs countless tiny living beings in the soil. - So traditionally, both Śvetāmbara and Digambar Jains are advised to avoid them, to follow ahimsa and reduce karma. You can read more here and here

1. Eggs and non‑veg

- Eating eggs, meat, fish, etc. is direct, clear violence. - This is totally against basic Jain principles; no Jain scripture supports it. - A Jain who eats egg or meat is simply not following Jain conduct, even if they still call themselves Jain. You can read a simple list of prohibited foods here

1. “But everyone is doing it now…”

- Dharma is not decided by what “many people” do; it is decided by Tirthankars’ teachings. - In every time period there are: - Very strict followers - Medium followers - Very loose followers - Our job is not to judge others, but to see clearly what is right, and then improve our own life.

1. How to look at it in a healthy way

- Don’t hate or insult those who eat these things – that creates anger and new karma. - But also don’t become confused that “maybe it is okay now.” - Quietly keep your own maryada (discipline) as much as you can: - Avoid onion, garlic, and other root vegetables. - Strictly avoid egg and all non‑veg. - If someone asks why you avoid them, explain gently: “For ahimsa and to reduce violence to living beings.”

1. If you are already eating these and feel guilty

Move slowly but firmly: - First leave egg and all non‑veg completely. - Then decide: “From today, no onion–garlic at home.” - Later, if possible, reduce other roots also. - Take a small anushthan or vrat and pray: “Hey Arihant Bhagwan, give me strength to follow ahimsa more and more.”

So, what others do is their karma and their journey. For us as Jains, the clear path is: less himsa, purer food, calmer mind, and steady progress towards liberation.